Penang Economy Grows 7.3 Per Cent, Records RM130.3 Bln GDP In 2025

GEORGE TOWN, July 3 (Bernama) --  Penang's economy grew by 7.3 per cent in 2025, with its gross domestic product (GDP) rising to RM130.3 billion from RM121.4 billion in the previous year, driven by the strong performance of the manufacturing and services sectors.

NSS Draws Over RM85 Bln In Approved Investments Through End-2025 - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) has secured more than RM85 billion in approved investments as of December 2025, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Sim Tze Tzin.

Malaysia Poised To Gain From AI Chip Upcycle -- Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well positioned to benefit from the global artificial intelligence (AI)-driven semiconductor upcycle through advanced packaging, AI infrastructure, semiconductor equipment demand and ongoing supply-chain diversification, said Apex Securities Bhd.

IPPFA Maintains Malaysia's 2026 GDP Growth Forecast At 4.6 Pct Despite Global Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- IPP Financial Advisers (IPPFA) has maintained its 2026 Malaysia gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.6 per cent despite global uncertainty, supported by resilient domestic demand, private investment and a gradual recovery in external trade.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session on a firmer note, supported by selective buying interest in heavyweight counters, particularly within the utilities sector, amid range-bound trading.

JS-SEZ To Benefit From Collaboration With Italy, European Partners - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Collaboration with Italy and other European partners will play an important role in supporting the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

 Malaysia's Next Economic Milestone: Can GDP Per Capita Reach US$20,000 By Early 2030s?

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has crossed another important economic milestone, with nominal gross domestic product (GDP) per capita surpassing the US$15,000 (US$1 = RM4.06) mark in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Malaysia, EU Continue MEUFTA Talks, Target Completion By 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the European Union (EU) have completed negotiations on five chapters of the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA), with both sides targeting to finalise the pact by 2027.

Malaysia Focuses On High-value IC Design Activities To Strengthen The Semiconductor Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The government will focus on high-value activities in integrated circuit (IC) design as part of its efforts to strengthen its semiconductor industry and accelerate the development of high-growth, high-value (HGHV) industries.

Malaysia’s Economy Signals Positive Prospects As Leading Index Rises 1.29 Pct In April 2026 – DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy continues to signal an optimistic prospect in the near term, as reflected in the performance of the Leading Index (LI), which increased by 1.29 per cent to 115.0 points in April 2026, compared with 113.5 points in the same month last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

FDI Inflows, Overseas Expansion Reflect Malaysia’s Growing Economic Strength – Economists

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ability to attract strong foreign direct investment (FDI) while domestic companies continue expanding overseas underscores the country’s growing economic strength, competitiveness and investor confidence in the country’s long-term prospects, economists said.

Shell Unveils Triple 10 Challenge Concept Car For Next-Gen EVs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Shell has unveiled its Triple 10 Challenge concept car, a ground-breaking proof-of-concept vehicle designed to showcase a new approach to battery electric vehicle (EV) design through advanced thermal management technology.